The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in connection with the recent attacks and killings in Mangu, Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Alfred Alabo, disclosed this when he spoke with newsmen.
During the interaction on Thursday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Alabo, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said eight out of the suspects were arrested in connection with the Christmas eve attacks, while the other nine were arrested in connection with the January 24 attacks.
He said: “The Command is grateful to inform you that the situation in Mangu and environs as at today is under control.
“So far, 17 suspects have been arrested, eight from the December 24 attack and nine suspects arrested in connection with the January 24 attacks.
“Exhibits recovered from them included dangerous weapons such as machetes, kegs containing petrol, and other items.”
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The PPRO assured that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.
The police spokesman explained that security forces had been deployed to the area to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
Alabo urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies in their bid to maintain peace and order in the state.
